Chicken Masala Recipe

Learn More About Chicken Masala Recipe

Do you want to know more about chicken masala recipe? The red creamy chicken with the blend of flavor and spices also called Chicken Masala or Chicken Tikka Masala. This dish was originated in India but It is also one of the national dishes in Great Briain. A bit history of this dish in India, when once an Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty in South Asia was sick and he doesn’t want to chew chicken with bones so the emperor ordered his chefs to remove the bones before cooking the meat, and the delicacy was called “Tikka”.

Over some years, this recipe was changed and improvised that includes marinating of chicken in spices and yogurt, and this dish becomes so popular throughout the Mughal empire. Some of the people in India argue about the story, there are several people claiming the recipe. But anyways this dish is very delicious also if you love spicy food.

What is Masala

Chicken masala recipe will not be completed without the Masala, this is a mixture of many spices in South Asian cuisine. There is no single recipe of masala, and the ingredients differ according to the availability in different regions. But the most masala ingredients include coriander, cardamom, cloves, cumin, black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon,

The other variation of masala will include saffron, ginger, garlic, mace, star anise, turmeric, fenugreek, bay leaves and tamarind.

Chicken Masala Recipe

If you have with some basic ingredients you are good to go. This chicken masala recipe can be made to a semi-dry or gravy dish. If you prefer the gravy dish or saucy version just add some coconut milk or water. Preparation Time 15 minutes, cooking time 30 minutes, total time 45 minutes good for 6 servings.